Heidelberg to Köln Hbf Trains

Heidelberg to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Köln Hbf takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg to Köln Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 5m
Duration: 257 km
Distance: €59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...

2h 17m

€43–206

Heidelberg to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:14 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
1h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 10:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

12:56 AM → 5:44 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
3:43 AM → 6:04 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:02 AM → 8:05 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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